Definitions

1. noun

a change in the way something is done, especially in order to improve it, or a plan to make something better

“The government announced plans for reform in the education system.”

2. verb

to change or improve something so that it is better, or to make someone behave in a more acceptable way

“She has been trying to reform her unhealthy eating habits.”

3. noun

a person or group of people who work to change or improve something, especially a society or institution

“The reformers were a group of activists fighting for social justice.”

4. noun

a law or rule that is changed or replaced, especially in order to improve it

“The new law was a reform of the old one, which was deemed unjust.”